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For 732 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 53% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1 point higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Eastward
Lowest review score: 20 Taxi Chaos
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 474 out of 732
  2. Mixed: 225 out of 732
  3. Negative: 33 out of 732
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wylde Flowers
    Wylde Flowers is a pleasant place to exist, the kind of game you can simply relax with and appreciate its colour and let the stress of the real world slip away. Come on by for its cast of inclusive and engaging characters, stay for its simpler take on the lifestyle genre with a clever, magical spin. Some might prefer a little more detail or options to really make it your own, but it’s an island worth visiting if Tom Nook’s insistence on spending more nook miles has become an annoyance.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NBA 2K23
    Without a focus on MJ’s career, 2K23 doesn’t offer too much more than last year’s iteration. It’s a serviceable experience for newcomers and pros alike, it’s just a damn shame it’s becoming more and more a marketing tool than a game. What concerns me is, where do they go from here?
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Wayward Strand
    With its eccentric elderly cast, intricate themes, unique agency mechanics and narrative structure, Wayward Strand is a compelling experience that reels you in and leaves you wanting to call your grandma.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Metal: Hellsinger
    Metal: Hellsinger enlists some all-star musical talent to bring its dream of metal-based FPS mayhem to life, but stumbles in finding its gameplay rhythm.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Steelrising
    Steelrising makes some welcome changes to the genre formula but its best qualities are blurred by its lacklustre writing and world design.
    • 83 Metascore
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    Splatoon 3
    If you’re in it purely for the single player content, you’ll find a lot to love in Splatoon 3. It’s disappointing that there’s pretty much nothing else for you if you’re completely offline – without live servers we haven’t even been able to access the included Tableturf Battle card game or spend any time customising anything – but we’ll have more to say once we can actually get stuck into the rest of the game. [Review in Progress]
    • 56 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness
    Riko and Reg's descent to the netherworld is a classic in existential dread and worldbuilding. Playing in this broken world imparts an even worse sense of dread.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part I
    While the original will always have its place in the hearts of many players, The Last of Us Part I is the definitive way to experience the beginning of Joel and Ellie’s journey, even if the price is a little steep.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Immortality
    A true achievement in game design and interactive fiction, Immortality is a gorgeous and haunting magic trick that sets a new standard for the medium.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
    To finally have proper, unspoiled versions of TMNT Arcade and Turtles in Time that I can play whenever I want without having to spend hundreds on a replica arcade machine makes the TMNT: Cowabunga Collection worth it alone. Everything else is a welcome bonus.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BROK the InvestiGator
    The mix of point-and-click and beat ‘em up gameplay with a 90s cartoon aesthetic makes BROK the InvestiGator a unique adventure game that should not be missed.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed
    A glossy and streamlined remake of a cult classic faithfully updates the experience for modern audiences but struggles to make much of an impression nearly twenty years after the original release.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Soul Hackers 2
    There’s nothing abhorrently wrong with Soul Hackers 2, it’s a solid JRPG with plenty to like, but nothing here feels as unique or creative as it could be given the source material. Fans will no doubt still enjoy it, but it’s a missed opportunity to push the boundaries further.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Saints Row
    Unambitious, dated, and dreadfully lacking in polish, only series fans eager for more classic Saints gameplay need apply.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Midnight Fight Express
    With combat that’s as brutal as it is satisfying and a progression system that truly makes you feel like you’re mastering you’re the craft of kicking arse, Midnight Fight Express is a brawler that surpasses most and challenges those at the top of the genre.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We Are OFK
    If you loved the original Life is Strange, We Are OFK should be on both your list of games to play and most definitely on your music playlist. It’s a banger, though it should be said, Debug deserves its own game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rollerdrome
    Blending the momentum of an extreme sport with the action of a third-person shooter, Rollerdrome creates a unique experience that will resonate with those who love to chase a high score.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Thymesia
    Thymesia understands the core of what makes the action genre so satisfying but fails to meaningfully execute on its ideas and world.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    South of the Circle
    South of the Circle beguiles with its polished presentation and top-notch performances but often forgets to make itself a compelling game in the process.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered swings onto the PC platform with grace. Its pricing is a little high, and its optimisation needs a little work but the customisation options encroach on setting a new standard for the PC gaming industry.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cleo - a pirate's tale
    Lean, light, and pleasingly presented, this is a perfect snack on the Switch when travelling on your next exciting adventure.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Cult of the Lamb
    Cult of the Lamb stands as a true masterpiece of not one but two genres. I just couldn’t find any issues that got in the way of my enjoyment of its various mechanics, and the love I have for my clan will continue long past the final boss encounter.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MultiVersus
    With a strong initial roster, great visual presence and focus on cooperative combat, MultiVersus carves out a distinct spot for itself in the platform brawler genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Two Point Campus
    Charming, witty, and hard to put down, Two Point Campus scores an approachable A for the armchair administrator.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    My Little Dictator
    For the small audience looking for a romantic World War 2 satire featuring a harem of loli leaders, My Little Dictator will entertain for dozens of hours. Just skip the combat.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3
    It's not perfect, but Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a confident sequel that's best-in-class in the ways that matter most. Your favourite bits of the first two games are here, cherry-picked and placed into a narrative with a tasteful balance of earnest ideas and anime bullshit.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lord Winklebottom Investigates
    Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a fun, gorgeous and often funny point-and-click adventure that is a solid addition to the genre’s library.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mothmen 1966
    Mothmen 1966 is a welcome first entry to the ‘Pixel Pulp’ series of interactive retro adventures, telling a quality story about the Leonid Meteor Shower of 1966 and the strange events that surrounded it. Unfortunately the gameplay fails to be anywhere near as interesting, but the package is not without its charm.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Live A Live
    Repetitive combat and exploration pad out this wonderfully remastered cult JRPG experience that falls just short of a recommendation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stray
    Stray is everything I wanted from it, an enjoyable and engaging journey across a well told tale that is every bit as cute as it is mysterious. More importantly, it made me feel empowered and brave in the face of uncertainty – I can’t remember the last time I’ve audibly cried out in delight so many times in the space of a few hours. Cuteness overload, no doubt.
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